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Fabiolous Barker
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Review: After a couple of recent releases ('Evolution' and 'B-Movie') that mined Gil Scott-Heron for some piquant socio-political commentary, this latest single release finds Fabiolous Barker back in a more party-hearty kinda mood. Topping a loop from Michael Jackson's 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough' with not one but two sampled female vocals - one from Costa Mee's 'Around The World', the other unidentified - 'Wanna Move My Body' was first released back in May in simple Vocal and stripped-back 3am Mood mixes; these four new rubs are essentially just variations on those two themes, but should extend the cut's dancefloor longevity. Hell, it's such an irresistible groove, we wouldn't even rule out crossover commercial success.
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GAN 041
14 Aug 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Aug 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Re-edit king Fabiolous Barker turns his attention to a Gil Scott-Heron classic, though you'd probably guessed that already! A dancefloor cert thanks to that much-sampled intro ("Now the first thing I wanna say is, mandate my ass"), the Mandate My Mix is a very light-touch and respectful rework, and as such is mostly notable for how relevant the early 80s lyric is to America's current political climate. The Mandate My Dub, meanwhile, strips out most of that vocal and lets Robert Gordon's sleaze-tastic slap bassline shine through in all its glory. The original's still very playable, but these new rubs offer a viable alternative.
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GAN 040
31 Jul 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
31 Jul 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Kongisto
Review: A track here that's both highly topical, and potentially controversial. Topical because the spoken vocal is lifted from the Gil Scott-Heron track of the same name, a hard-hitting rant about the USA's slow progress towards true racial equality that holds as true in 2020 as it did when first released a full 50 years ago; potentially controversial, because said vocal makes extensive use of the N-word. So if in doubt, you might wanna head for the accompanying instrumental, wherein the languid disco-funk backdrop really shines through with its echoing guitar chops, exuberant trumpet parps and ponderous, unhurried walking bassline.
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GAN 039
17 Jul 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Jul 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Fabiolous Barker has been on fire this year. Predictably his tenth solo single of 2020 is similarly strong, and in our opinion his best release to date. It comprises two rock-solid versions of "I Had A Dream", an ear-catching chunk of Balearic house-meets-dub disco pleasantness full of ear-catching elements. As the title suggests, the vocal version makes extensive use of Martin Luther King Jr's legendary "I have a dream" speech. While that adds an inspiring, ear-catching focal point, it's the quality of the warm and groovy music below - think low-slung bass guitar, sun-bright bogie synth sounds, clipped guitars, hazy trumpet solos and clipped guitar riffs - that males the cut so essential. For proof, check out the equally as essential accompanying instrumental mix.
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GAN 038
03 Jul 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
03 Jul 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
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GAN 037
19 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Juno Recommends Disco
Review: Since the start of 2020, Argentinian disco dude Fabiolous Barker has released no less than six singles on Ganbatte, all of which have been rather good. Predictably, EP number seven, a tight two-track affair, is also rock solid. Barker hits the ground running with "2Much", a vibrant, all-action edit of a superb disco-funk number that was once reworked by the Unabombers for their "Elecrtic Souls" series of 12" singles. It's a rubbery affair, where female lead vocals, Chic-style guitars and punchy horns rise above a slap-bass-propelled disco groove. Just as impressive is "Get A Life (Slow Instrumental)", which despite not actually being that slow is wonderfully laidback, loved-up, string-laden and piano heavy. It's a sun-kissed slice of musical bliss.
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GAN 036
05 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Paul Older
Review: Argentinian disco stu Fabiolous Barker is back with his new one for Ganbatte Records - a label born in the heart of London, dedicated to nu-disco, re-edits, funk, disco and house. Entitled "Coco Loco", there's definitely a familiar hook from a classic on this one, but we can ascertain that this very low slung, so funky and absolutely infectious. Next up is the late night sensuality of "Give Me That Beat" (instrumental) on which you can catch a glorious midnight sunset, occasionally illuminated by those odd flourishes on bright neon love. Following up some great material recently on Masterworks Music, Katakana Edits and Nang - this guy's on a roll!
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GAN 035
22 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
22 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Katakana Crate Diggin Vol IIEXCLUSIVE
Review: Katakana Edits first compilation, 2017's "Crate Diggin", was an epic collection of high-grade re-edits, mash-ups and reworks packed to the rafters with tried-and-tested dancefloor treats. This belated follow-up is even more epic, with the popular label squeezing in no less than 50 tracks that variously touch on riotous disco-funk, dub disco, new wave, disco-rock, deep funk, Afro-boogie, swamp funk, Latin beats, boogie, pitched-down chuggers, boogaloo, hip-hop and everything in between. You'd expect that standard to be high - it is a "best of" collection after all - and it is. If you need an instant armoury of scintillating club cuts, look no further.
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KE 9100
08 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
08 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: If you like to throw the odd curveball in your sets, then reach for this! Because for the first two minutes of its life, 'Wanna Move My Body' fools you into thinking it's a simple re-edit of MJ classic 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough' - until in comes the sultry vocal from Costa Mee's 'Around The World', which is soon joined by a second, unidentified female "We came here to party/there ain't no stopping us" loop. With Vocal and more stripped-back 3am Mood mixes to choose from, it may be "just a mash-up" but it's superbly executed and all really rather lovely.
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GAN 034
08 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
08 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Katakana Edits Vol 99EXCLUSIVE
Review: The prolific Fabiolous Barker gets his eager little re-edit mitts on a further 16 vintage cuts as he serves up the 99th EP in the long-running 'Katakana Edits' series. Among the tracks getting the treatment this time around are Prince & The New Power Generation's 'Push', Chris Rea's 'Josephine', The Michael Zager Band's 'Let's All Chant' and Perucho Conde's 'La Cotorra', an evergreen Latin funk nugget from 1980 that was penned as a Venezuelan "answer" to Sugarhill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight'. Some fairly obvious choices there, but the rest of the EP draws on more obscure disco/funk/boogie sources, so dive on in and enjoy!
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KE 9099
24 Apr 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Apr 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Juno Recommends Disco
Review: Phat bass and disco walking all the way down the line in Henderson's Groove courtesy of everyone's favourite Argentianin in London, Fabiolous Barker! Notching up this two-track burner for your next clandestine weekender with the fam, Barker slips the slightest of comedic touches to the percussion and vocal edits of "Spanish Delight" while all the hallmarks of disco are given a fiesta vibe in this EP's title track. Get your funk on.
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GAN 032
24 Apr 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Apr 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: The Fabiolous Barker boy is back on Ganbatte, the label on which he's released many of his most potent productions. This time he's on a mid-tempo tip, delivering three tracks that bob along at a groovy 113 BPM. First up is the vocal mix of "Wrap It Up", a lightly touched-up, rolling revision of the Touche track of the same name with a wise emphasis on the track's killer bassline, squidgy electrofunk synths and chiming melodies. He delivers an "Instrumental Dub" revision too, which naturally strips out the vocal chants and instead makes more of the track's killer grooves. To round off the EP he adds his touch to a dusty old chunk of P-funk rich in fast-fingered bass guitar, strobe-lit synths and "work that sucker to death" vocal snippets.
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GAN 031
20 Apr 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Apr 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Kongisto
Review: 'Alone' Part 1, released just a month ago, centred around the Hall Mix, which lifted the bassline from Hall & Oates classic 'I Can't Go For That'. So we won't insult your intelligence by explaining which 80s pop survivors Part 2's Pet Shop Mix pays tribute to in similar fashion! What we will tell you is that, as per Part 1, there's an accompanying vocal-free pass for the more underground floors, while bonus cut 'Midnight Cocktail also returns, here remixed by Limpodisco in a wonkier nu-disco style compared to the boogie nouveau vibes of Part 1's original mix.
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GAN 030
27 Mar 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
27 Mar 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: LEGO EDIT
Review: Fabiolous Barker's London-based Ganbatte bring us a second collection of Kraftwerk re-edits/remixes/reworkings, following on the heels of 'Pt 1' a few weeks ago. What we said then still applies: there'll be plenty of Kraftwerk lovers who'll tut, shake their heads and mutter darkly that this should never have happened, but those involved have all made a decent fist of things, so they'll just have to live with it! Barker's 'Computerized Love' is the more radical of two reworks of 'Computer Love' but the standout to our ears is Dim Zach's 'The Super Model', although that's possibly because it's not really that different from the original...
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GAN 029
13 Mar 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
13 Mar 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Fabiolous Barker's latest opens with a bassline that's reminiscent of Hall & Oates classic 'I Can't Go For That', then drops some lovely garage-y organs and a mellow piano line. The female vocal, when it arrives, errs towards the pop side of things and won't suit everyone, but don't worry because there's an accompanying instrumental, essentially giving you one mix for the commercial floors and one for everywhere else. Completing the package is 'Midnight Cocktail', a funked-up contemporary boogie jam that's underpinned by a breakbeat rhythm and that sports wukka-wukking guitars, lively horns and some subtle, wigged-out Rhodes work.
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GAN 028
28 Feb 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
28 Feb 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Here's an EP that might ruffle a few feathers... the four tracks are all re-edits of classic Kraftwerk cuts, and there'll no doubt be many purists out there who'd say that was a job that didn't really need doing, but generally speaking the four producers concerned have done a pretty good job. Dim Zach's 'The Super Model (Dub)' nudges ahead of the pack, while Gatto's progressive house-leaning 'Computer Love (Vocal Mix)' is probably the most radical in approach. But the other two reworks from Fabiolous Barker and Don Dayglow are also perfectly serviceable, so if you dig Florian, Ralf and co and can get past the "sacred cows" thing, check it out.
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GAN 027
14 Feb 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Feb 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, Ash Reynolds, Rayko, BRENDON P, LEGO EDIT, Downunder Disco, The Black Madonna, Kongisto
Review: You're only five years old once, so why not celebrate in style? And here Warrington lad Danny Worrall's disco and re-edits label Masterworks Music do just that, with an anniversary collection packing a whopping 50 back catalogue nuggets. You'll excuse us the full track-by-track, then, but suffice to say that this is the label that helped launch the careers of Dr Packer and Natasha Kitty Katt, both of whom feature here, and with names like Ziggy Phunk, Rayko, Alkalino, Chuggin' Edits and Fabiolous Barker also on bill, you should already have a pretty good idea what to expect. Classy stuff all round, and a great VFM package - here's to five more years!
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MMD 088
20 Jan 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Jan 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: As the matter-or-fact title makes clear, Fabiolous Barker's latest EP for Ganbatte offers up a quartet of cuts that have previously only been available to his nearest and dearest. As you'd expect, there's plenty to set the pulse racing, from the piano-driven, turn-of-the-90s Euro-house rush of "Let Me Be (Promo Instrumental)" to the pitched-down Balearic nu-disco warmth of "Sorry (Uni Instrumental)" - all whistling synthesizer motifs, Pet Shop Boys melodies and Johnny Marr style guitar - via the driving, fretless bass-propelled cheeriness of "Dancefloor (Unpaid Instrumental)". The track sandwiched in between, the "Radio Instrumental Edit" of glassy-eyed 80s synth-pop number "Dance Dance Dance", is also rather good.
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GAN 026
16 Dec 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Dec 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Ganbatte's latest affair may be all-star affair, but Fabiolous Barker rightly takes top billing thanks to delivering two takes on his latest track, "The Expert". He opens the EP with a hybrid electro/disco flavoured "Old Skool Re-Master" full of whispered vocals, crunchy guitars, throbbing synth-bass and tight horn blasts, before returning at the end with a "Funka-Masta-House" version that underpins the music with a head-nodding house style beat. In between you'll find the bouncy, Hi-NRG era Latin disco-house insanity of Dim Zach's "La Habernaro", the dreamy harmony vocals and ear-pleasing nu-disco grooves of Carlos Gatto's "Call It Love" and the alien funk masterclass that is Don Dayglow's "Gotta Say Yes", a suitably throbbing revision of an old Yello favourite.
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GAN 025
02 Dec 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
02 Dec 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: In the beginning, as we all know, there was Jack. Yes, it's another run-out here for Chuck Roberts' famous acapella from 1987, with 'In The Beginning' served up in four mixes which, being titled Disco Mix, House Mix, Instrumental Mix and Percapella Dub, are by and large fairly self-explanatory! It's the Disco Mix that stands out, though, with its 'Funky Town'-like bassline, Rodgers-esque guitars and happy hands-in-the-air Italo-house pianos, while oddly titled bonus cut 'Funk Off It All 2019' recalls the punk-funk likes of A Certain Ratio, ESQ or Liquid Liquid at their intense, claustrophobic best.
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KRK 123
15 Nov 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Nov 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Fresh from causing a commotion on nu-disco dancefloors with his suitably heavy "Grip My Hips" single, Fabiolous Barker offers up a belated sequel to his 2017 EP "Burning Bridges". This time round, he's in full-on funky re-edit mode, serving up reworks of a trio of little-known cuts. Opener "Get Down" is a rubbery, bass guitar dominated slab of synth-laden disco-boogie business rich in quirky female vocals and spacey chords, while "Camenergy" is a sax-laden stroll through chunky disco-funk territory in the company of a restless drummer and wired lead guitarist. Arguably best of all though is "Jam It", a multi-coloured P-funk romp tailor made for writhing dancefloors and suitably celebratory house parties.
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GAN 023
14 Oct 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Oct 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: London-based Argentinian producer FabioLous Barker only released his first record five years ago, but he's been in the DJ game since the late 80s - which probably explains the undoubted floor-friendliness of the track presented in two mixes here! Barker's Original is a very solid nu-disco chugger comprising a walking, quite Euro-sounding bassline, guitars that go chika-chika-chik, and two vocals: one a male rap in a hip-house style, the other chant-like and female-sounding (though as it's clearly been through the FX mill, it could actually be the same singer). Copenhagen's own nu-disco king Ziggy Phunk then supplies a 2AM Remix that'll cross over more readily to house floors.
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EFM 071
26 Sep 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 Sep 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Downunder Disco
Review: Curiously, we'll have to wait a while to hear the original version of Fabiolous Barker's latest release, "Grip My Hips", as it's not scheduled to appear in stores until late September 2019. Instead, the London-based Argentine producer has decided to serve up a remix package first. He kicks things off with a throbbing "Dub" mix that sees flash-fried, rush-inducing vocal samples and Nile Rodgers style disco guitar riffs rise above a masculine groove reminiscent of Lipps Inc classic "Funky Town". Fray Bentos takes over and offers up a fine disco-acid take full of psychedelic TB-303 lines, before RobJamWeb delivers a deeper, Italo-disco style take that's deliciously warm and woozy. Arguably best of all though is the mind-altering disco-tech stomp of Disco Funk Spinner's all-action "Club Mix".
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GAN 022
26 Aug 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 Aug 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Katakana Edits Vol 91EXCLUSIVE
Played by: 80's Child
Review: Known for his work on Midnight Riot, Sound Exhibitions and Disco Fruit, among other labels, here London-based Argentinian producer Fabiolous Barker comes to the Katakana stable with three very fine re-edits. 'Only Fools Fall In Love' is a midtempo groover with female vocal harmonies, subtle guitar chops and an overall early 80s boogie vibe, 'Sending My Love' centres around a full-phat funk bassline and the Cameo-esque male "sending my love from me to you" vocal, while finally 'Weakness' has a male scatted vocal and tinkling keys. The source material has our disco detectives beat this time out, but all three are eminently spinnable.
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KE 9091
23 Aug 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
23 Aug 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Katakana Edits Vol 89EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Krystal Klear
Review: To our mind, Fabiolous Barker is one of the most dependable re-editors around. For proof, check his previous releases for the likes of Midnight Riot, Alpaca Edits and Disco Fruit, and of course his latest outing on regular home Katakana Edits. "Let's All Chant (Everybody Move The Body Mix)" sees him making merry with a bold, sing-along disco workout rich in electronic bass, Chic style guitars, energy-packed handclaps and rolling beats. It sounds like a peak-time anthem in the making. On the virtual reverse you'll find the "Nobody Move The Mix" version), which strips out a lot of the vocals, offers a stripped-back and heavy build-up, and surprisingly showcases a clarinet solo. It works well, of course, though it's not quite as spine tingling as the other mix.
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KE 9089
26 Jul 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 Jul 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Katakana Edits Vol 86EXCLUSIVE
Review: Three very serviceable re-edits here from the ever-prolific Katakana stable. It's a brave man or woman who thinks they can improve on a Prince track, but 'Push It!' makes a surprisingly good fist of 'Push' all the same, beefing up the beats 'n' bass for the house/disco floors while keeping the original's Sugarhill-like funk intact. Not sure where 'La Cotorra' is sourced from but its disco bassline, energetic hand percussion and frantic, almost angry-sounding Spanish-language vocal will rock floors without doubt, while 'I'll Send You All My Love' closes out the EP on a Balearic note, looping up Chris Rea's 'Josephine' to hypnotic effect.
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KE 9086
21 Jun 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
21 Jun 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Katakana Crate DigginEXCLUSIVE
Played by: The Allergies, Valique, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, X-Ray Ted, J&M BROTHERS, Morlack, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: This decidedly epic collection marks Katakana Edits's first foray into the compilation market and is designed as a "best-of" style outing. It boasts 30 reworks, mash-ups, remixes and re-edits gleamed from the prolific imprint's first 50 singles. Naturally, club-ready material comes thick and fast, with a multitude of genres - think swamp funk, disco, dub disco, electrofunk, Italo-disco, hip-hop, reggae and dancehall - and wide variety of tempos represented. Naturally, some of the reworks tend towards the well known, though there are also plenty of rubs of lesser-known gems for those who want to dig deeper than familiar peak-time anthems. Most importantly, the standard remains impressively high throughout.
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KE 9055
22 Dec 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
22 Dec 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
The InvasionEXCLUSIVE
Played by: REz, Don Dayglow, Limpodisco, Stephen Richards (DiscoDaze), Chuggin Edits, Downunder Disco, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: Thunder Jam's latest release is something of a sprawling epic; a 23-track "Invasion" featuring some of the hottest names in the re-edit and nu-disco scenes, alongside contributions from lesser-known talents. There's much to admire throughout, from the low-slung boogie bass and cut glass disco strings of Phil Da Burn's "Wallflower" and the spacey synth-funk of Funk Bank's wiggly "Jamming With The Thunder", to the bouncy disco/New Jersey garage fusion of BOI's "The Gift" and the straightened-out sunshine soul of Dee Bunk's "Little Brown Eye Girl". Throw in solid contributions from Don Dayglo, Belabouche, C Da Afro and Andy Buchan, and you've got a pleasingly varied set of floor-friendly excursions.
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TJ 040
10 Apr 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
10 Apr 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Voyage IIIEXCLUSIVE
Played by: JOUTRO MUNDO, Ziggy Phunk, 80's Child, Stephen Richards (DiscoDaze), That Needs an Edit/Pete Le Freq, Sould Out, SITUATION
Review: Reliable jams from a reliable bunch on this reliable compilation from the reliable Deep Sense. Mr Absolutt opens with the P-funky, cosmic number "The Road Club" - perfect for cruising - while Alex Harrington goes a little techier, white noise build up filter house in "Tanlines". FabioLous Barker takes huge inspirations from Ray Parker Jr in his poppy hit "Girls Are More Fun" while Latin guitars are introduced into Situations' "Flying With Wings". Sould Out slows things down in "Feelin' Moody" leaving Delicious to liven things up with a MJ number in "Let's Get Back". Quality productions abound!
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DPSNS 11
20 Jul 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Jul 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Disco Fruit Selection Vol 4EXCLUSIVE
Played by: FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, Tonbe, Sunner Soul, 80's Child, Chuggin Edits, Downunder Disco, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: In the hustle and bustle of the disco edit scene, the Disco Fruit crew are committed to keeping the spirit of classic '70s sounds alive. The modern elements are pushed to the back as JB Dizzy gets raunchy with the guitar licks, horn sections and some divine vocoder action on "Midnight Power". Mike Woods meanwhile knows just how to treat "Do You Like The Way That It Feels?" by Tempest Trio, keeping the soul of the original party burner alive while beefing up the drums just a touch. Across this 10-track collection the quality remains unflappable in its channeling of true disco principles.
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DF 040
13 Jul 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
13 Jul 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Katakana Edits Vol 42EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, Mr Doris, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: If life teaches you anything it's to expect the unexpected. Here the mighty re-edit label Katakana deliver their 42nd instalment of scapel jobs. However, this time, rather than have a specific producer curate an EP, they've shaken up the formula and delivered a compilation of edits. There's a whopping 24 reworks to enjoy too, many thrills and spills, but our favourites include Morlack's explosive drum-lead MJ cover, "Don't Stop", Mister Vagz' corny 60s mash-up "Love Me Venus" and Dim Zach & Deem's baggy rework of the Happy Monday's sublime "Loose Fit".
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KE 9042
04 Jul 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
04 Jul 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Back On The Groove EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Tonbe
Review: Argentine scalpel fiend Fabiolous Barker is rightly regarded as one of the best re-editors in the game, an opinion more than validated by this first EP for Tonbe's Disco Fruit stable. He does a terrific job in building excitement on the sweaty, horn-heavy disco slammer "Back On Love", before dipping the tempo and subtly rolling out the grooves on the boogie era disco-funk shuffle of "Delicious". Speaking of boogie, he expertly stretches out a Jheri curl-sporting 80s soul/synth disco classic on "Don't Turn Around", before making merry with all manner of synth and electric pianos on the rubbery, instrumental disco-funk flex of "Get Down".
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DF 039
27 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
27 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Katakana Edits Vol 39EXCLUSIVE
Played by: DAVE GERRARD, Valique, FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, DEELICIOUS, Greg Wilson, Gradient Logic, SEEN ON TV, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: A DJ since the '80s, Argentinian by way of London Fabiolous Barker has appeared previously on Midnight Riot, Masterworks and Funkfusion and presents us with some quality disco edits. "Sticky Party (ReVamp 2016)" is a funky excursion to soul heaven that you'll never forget, while it's back to the disco on "The Boogie" which reworks Uncle Louie's "Full-Tilt Boogie" from 1979. "Into The Disco Scene" is the kind of recycled disco loops that Thomas Bangalter would be proud of while "The Crown" mashes up a few disco nuggets actually, but absolutely to perfection; try and guess which ones... but don't forget to dance!
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KE 9039
04 Mar 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
04 Mar 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: Smashed Atoms, DAVE GERRARD, Valique, FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, JP Source, Dr Packer, Trujillo, Alan Dixon, Massimo Vanoni (The Smoker), Shit Hot Soundsystem, Ziggy Phunk, BRENDON P, Marathon Edits, VinylAddicted, 80's Child, South Beach Recycling, PHILLY VANILLI (We Mean Disco!!), That Needs an Edit/Pete Le Freq, SITUATION, Charlie brown superstar, SEEN ON TV
Review: It may be detox January for some, but for Yam Who, it's champagne o'clock as he sees his label series reach its tenth volume. There's a mind boggling 27 tracks featured here, a veritable smorgasbord of deliciously disco tuneage. Highlights include the chaotic hiNRG of Seamus Haji's "ReLoved", the tough, but soulful, jacker "Many Lovers" by Judge Funk and the smooth, synth-boogie of "Takes Me Out" by G Prajekts.
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MIDRIOTVOL 10
25 Jan 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
25 Jan 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: Buzz Compass, FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Dr Packer, Tonbe, Stepan Bitus (Monsoon Season), Coutel, DJ P-SOL, Ziggy Phunk, BRENDON P, VinylAddicted, 80's Child, Wonkar, The Silver Rider (Whiskey Disco), Chuggin Edits, SEEN ON TV
Review: The first installment of the Masterworks' Bag Of Tricks series went down a treat upon its summer release. Now it's the autumn and they've rustled up some more edits, 15 in fact, again featuring some big names on the nu-disco scene. This new comp will one and all swinging from the rafters from fireworks parties to Christmas knees-ups. Highlights include the Cathy Dennis-sound-alike cowbell jam "You Know How" by RobJamWeb, the swaggering guitar strut of "The Walk" by Silver Rider and Rabo & Snob's quirky, perky hiNRG pumper "Harry Rama".
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MMD 013
02 Nov 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
02 Nov 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Katakana Edits Vol 35EXCLUSIVE
Review: High-grade schmokin' disco is on the menu here on the latest Katakana Edits installment, courtesy of Fabiolous Barker and Amir Perry. The former flexes his re-edit muscle over three beguiling tracks: the frisky funk fizz of the housey "Sing", the sultry low-slung "NightGrooving" and the punchy Flash & The Pan 80s rework "Why D'Ya Run Away". Perry mans the decks for the final tunes - the diva-funk strutter "Watch The Dub" which comes in both standard and extended versions.
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KE 9035
09 Oct 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
09 Oct 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Another one-tracker from disco-edit Londoner Fabiolous Barker. "The City" is a celebratory trek through the mind of someone like Rick James - all twangy, skintight lurex basslines, snappy snares and golden choruses. Totally dope.
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ALPACA 019X
21 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
21 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: YAM WHO?, Dr Packer, Evil Smarty, Alan Dixon, Le Visiteur Online, Charlie brown superstar, Olivier (La Freund Recordings)
Review: Argentinian-in-London seems to be building up something of a head of steam this year, delivering a swathe of fine releases on the likes of Sound Exhibitions, Masterworks Music, Hotbox Music and Midnight Riot. Here he returns to the latter with more tried-and-tested blends of disco re-edits and groovy house rhythms. His default mode - as expertly outlined on the soaring sweetness of "The Real Thing" and "Liquid Gold" - is effortless party starting, offering exactly the right balance between 21st century house swing and cheery disco authenticity. The EP also boasts a couple of reworks-of-edits, most notably from Midnight Riot boss Yam Who. His chunky, loopy version of "Music" is an undoubted EP highlight.
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MIDRIOTD 050
21 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
21 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Having recently delivered cheery, DJ-friendly edits and reworks for Midnight Riot, Masterworks Music, Argentinian-in-London Fabiolous Barker offers up more glassy-eyed fare on Hotbox Boogie. There's much to admire throughout the five tracks, which - like many edits these days - expertly blend scalpel style rearrangement with compressed, 'straightened out' house grooves. Highlights include the addictive, honky tonk piano solos and disco-funk chunkiness of "Hooked", the thrillingly over-to-the-top "Try Me" (a version of a lesser-known cover of Gino Soccio's "Dancer"), and "You Stepped Into My Mix", a loved-up, house-friendly revision of a disco-era Bee Gees cut later made famous by Melba Moore.
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HB 013
21 Jul 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
21 Jul 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
